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| Route information | ||||
| Length | 66.8 km (41.5 mi) | |||
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| South end |  R707 near Lindley | |||
| North end |   R34 / R57 in Heilbron | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | South Africa | |||
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The R725 is a Regional Route in South Africa. [1]
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| Route information | ||||
| Length | 66.8 km (41.5 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| South end | R707 near Lindley | |||
| North end | R34 / R57 in Heilbron | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | South Africa | |||
| Highway system | ||||
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The R725 is a Regional Route in South Africa. [1]
Its northern terminus is the R34/R57 at Heilbron. From there, it runs south to Lindley, ending at the R707. [1]
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